Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Chelsea 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Chelsea
Chelsea
1–3
FT
Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Apr 6, 2022

Real Madrid secured a crucial victory against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League by defeating them with a scoreline of 3-1. The match saw Karim Benzema leading the charge for Real Madrid, scoring all three goals, while Kai Havertz got the consolation goal for Chelsea.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid triumphed over Chelsea with a final score of 3-1.
  • • Karim Benzema scored all three goals for Real Madrid (21', 24', and 46').
  • • Kai Havertz netted the only goal for Chelsea at minute 40'.
  • • Eden Hazard was substituted out in favor of Gareth Bale late in the match.
  • • Chelsea made multiple substitutions, including Hakim Ziyech being replaced by N'Golo Kanté.

Lineups

Chelsea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 16 É. Mendy (G)
  • 6 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (M)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 A. Christensen (D)
  • 24 R. James (M)
  • 5 Jorginho (M)
  • 7 N. Kanté (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (F)
  • 10 C. Pulisic (F)
  • 29 K. Havertz (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Kovačić
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 9 R. Lukaku
  • 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
  • 31 M. Sarr
  • 14 T. Chalobah
  • 23 Kenedy
  • 11 T. Werner
  • 3 Marcos Alonso
  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 17 Saúl
  • 1 Kepa

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 4 D. Alaba (D)
  • 2 Carvajal (D)
  • 23 F. Mendy (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 14 Casemiro (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Nacho
  • 25 E. Camavinga
  • 18 G. Bale
  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 12 Marcelo
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 5 Vallejo
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 11 Asensio
  • 40 Toni Fuidias

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    14' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Éder Militão

    Foul

  2. Chelsea
    18' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Antonio Rüdiger

    Foul

  3. Real Madrid
    21' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  4. Real Madrid
    24' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: L. Modrić
  5. Chelsea
    40' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Havertz · Assist: J. Filho
  6. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Christensen · On: M. Kovačić
  7. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: Hakim Ziyech
  8. Real Madrid
    46' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema
  9. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pulisic · On: R. Lukaku
  10. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Filho · On: R. Loftus-Cheek
  11. Real Madrid
    64' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éder Militão · On: Nacho
  12. Real Madrid
    74' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kroos · On: E. Camavinga
  13. Real Madrid
    86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Benzema · On: Gareth Bale
  14. Real Madrid
    86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Valverde · On: D. Ceballos

Match Stats

Stat Chelsea Real Madrid
Fouls 14 6
Pass Accuracy 90% 83%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 8
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 611 466
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 57% 43%
Accurate Passes 550 388
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Madrid took an early lead through Karim Benzema's goal within the first 21 minutes, setting a strong tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Benzema’s second and third goals in quick succession (minutes 24' and 46') effectively sealed Real Madrid's victory, despite Chelsea's efforts to counter.